Taken

Release Date:
Jan 30, 2009
Rated:
intense sequences of violence, disturbing thematic material, sexual content, some drug reference
Runtime:
1 hr. 33 min.
Genres:
Action, Drama, Thriller
Cast:
Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen, Leland Orser, Jon Gries. Full cast + crew

On DVD: Released May. 12, 2009

On Blu-ray: Released May. 12, 2009

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Synopsis

An ex-soldier (Liam Neeson) traveling through Europe embarks on a frantic quest to rescue his daughter (Maggie Grace) after the young girl is abducted by slave traders in District B13 director Pierre Morel's contemporary thriller Taken. Robert Mark Kamen joins the screenwriting team, which also includes Morel and longtime collaborator Luc Besson, who also produces. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

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